used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading My friends and neighbours returned to the Abbey last night.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
boardingschool
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From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
CounsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
counsellor's
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From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
cravingsnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
dearly loved
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
wanted intensely
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
increase twofold
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
at any time
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
Flamall
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From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My friends and neighbours returned to the Abbey last night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
a man of refinement
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
Heartley's
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From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
Heathcot
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From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
JamaicanounUS /dʒəˈmeɪkə/
a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
kindheartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
immediately past
From this reading My friends and neighbours returned to the Abbey last night.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
limesnounUS /laɪmz/
plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
missesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My friends and neighbours returned to the Abbey last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
go across or through
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My friends and neighbours returned to the Abbey last night.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
Steadman
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From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
sweetheart's
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From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
sweetmeats
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From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
To-morrow
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From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
unparallelled
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From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
at the time that
From this reading To-morrow I shall pass the day at Mrs. Heartley’s, when I shall give her the counsellor’s letter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
but in spite of that
From this reading You will find that I have an enormous account to settle with him on the score of _gratitude_; for the kindhearted gentleman, not having yet smoothed the way for my _sweetheart’s_ appearance, has sent a double portion of _sweetmeats_, and withal, many compliments on my _sweet_ and gentle temper, which, it appears, fame has celebrated in the island of Jamaica.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I send you, my dear Lucy, with my thanks to Counsellor Steadman for his letter, one which I have received from Mr. Flamall.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I would divide with you this tribute of praise, were it not the first my unparallelled gentleness and patience ever received; but I will be generous notwithstanding: and as we have here as many preserved limes, &c. as would satisfy the cravings of half the boardingschool misses in London, I have desired all mine may be sent to Heathcot: you will dispose of them in due measure to your neighbours.
